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NV04 GXP

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,941 mi
Last recorded104,941 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 GXP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 104,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slight corrosion on sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,639 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,968 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,337 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,812 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2014 77,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,222 miles

offside rear brake starting to bind

Fail 21 Feb 2013 77,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,136 miles

Ingress of water to headlamp lenses

Fail 29 Feb 2012 76,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Ingress of water to headlamp lenses

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,712 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 75,699 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 69,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,982 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 62,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,633 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,633 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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NV04 GXP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,851 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV04 GXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV04 GXP registered?

NV04 GXP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is NV04 GXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV04 GXP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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